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Homey vs Sonos

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Homey

Software

Connect all your smart home devices in one app

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Sonos logo

Sonos

Software

Premium multi-room audio system

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homey homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices; Sonos s2 app has not received significant updates beyond bug fixes since launch, making it difficult to search within music services
  • They diverge on capability: Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homey and Sonos actually diverge.

Attributes where Homey and Sonos differ
AttributeHomeySonos
Starting priceOn request$179/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsIOS, Android, WebWeb, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth
Founded20142002

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Homey

  • Multi-protocol support
  • Advanced flows
  • Voice control
  • Energy insights
  • Timeline
  • Zones
  • Amazon Alexa
  • Apple HomeKit

Only in Sonos

  • Multi-Room Audio
  • Trueplay Tuning
  • Voice Control
  • Streaming Services
  • Alexa
  • AirPlay 2
  • 100+ streaming services
  • MacOS support

Both cover

  • Google Assistant
  • IOS support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Homey

  • Bringing Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices from different brands into one appnot Sonos
  • Building home automations visually with Flownot Sonos
  • Charting device and sensor history through Insightsnot Sonos

Sonos

  • Multi-room audionot Homey
  • Home theaternot Homey
  • Music streamingnot Homey
  • Whole-home audionot Homey

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Homey

  • Homey Cloud without a subscription connects at most 5 devices
  • Unlimited devices require the Homey Premium subscription at $2.99 per month
  • Advanced Flow, Insights, and Logic and Variables are locked behind Homey Premium
  • The free month of Premium is only offered to new subscribers signing up through iOS or Android

Sonos

  • S2 app has not received significant updates beyond bug fixes since launch, making it difficult to search within music services
  • Stereo pairing and bonding speakers into zones has technical limits on the number of devices
  • Only receives stereo audio from AirPlay 2, not supporting Dolby Atmos for spatial audio

Pricing, plan by plan

Homey

On request
  • Homey Pro$399/month
    • Local processing
    • 1000+ apps
    • Advanced flows
  • Homey Bridge$69/month
    • Cloud processing
    • 500+ apps
    • Basic flows

Sonos

$179/one-time
  • Roam 2 Speaker$179/one-time
  • Era 100 SL Speaker$189/one-time
  • Sonos Play Speaker$299/one-time
  • Move 2 Speaker$489.99/one-time

Which should you pick?

Choose Homey if

  • You need multi-protocol support.
  • You work on IOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want advanced flows.
Homey review

Choose Sonos if

  • You need multi-room audio.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth.
  • You also want trueplay tuning.
Sonos review

Questions people ask

Is Homey or Sonos better?
Neither clearly leads. Homey starts at On request and Sonos at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homey or Sonos?
Homey starts at On request and Sonos at $179/one-time.
Does Homey or Sonos run on more platforms?
Homey runs on IOS, Android, Web. Sonos runs on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth.
What is Homey best used for?
Homey is most often used for bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app, building home automations visually with flow, charting device and sensor history through insights. Of those, bringing zigbee, z-wave, wi-fi and bluetooth devices from different brands into one app and building home automations visually with flow are not what Sonos is typically brought in for.
What can Homey do that Sonos cannot?
Homey covers Multi-protocol support, Advanced flows, Voice control, Energy insights. Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio, Trueplay Tuning, Voice Control, Streaming Services. Both handle Google Assistant, IOS support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sonos: Does Sonos support offline listening?

Sonos requires WiFi connectivity for setup, streaming services, and multi-room playback. Local playback via Bluetooth is available on some models like Roam 2 and Move 2, but streamed content cannot be played without internet.

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Sonos: What are the starting prices for new Sonos speakers in 2026?

The new Sonos Play costs $299 with 24-hour battery and portability, while the Era 100 SL costs $189 without microphone for basic streaming. Existing models range from Roam 2 at $179 to Move 2 at $489.99.

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Sonos: Can I use Sonos with voice assistants?

Sonos speakers support Alexa for voice control and can play Spotify, Apple Music, and other services via voice. Latest models have Alexa built-in, while older models can use the Sonos Alexa skill.

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Sonos: What music services does Sonos support?

Sonos works with Spotify (with Spotify Connect), Apple Music, and over 100 streaming services through the Sonos app, with direct voice control for popular services.

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